Sarah M.

I have over 15 years of experience as a: --writer --editor --social media content creator and manager --blog manager --Wix website designer and manager --marketing campaign creator and executor --designer of newsletters, flyers, and other deliverables requiring involving graphic design --proofreader --photographer --nonprofit marketer --awareness campaign creator --nonfiction video script writing and video production (including routine on-camera appearances) Most of my professional experience has involved working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector--primarily nonprofit marketing communications--because I love furthering a cause that "makes a difference" in our world. Most of the nonprofits I've worked with involve serving underprivileged people. I'm adept at working remotely and independently, but I also thrive when I have an opportunity to collaborate with others. I've designed, built, populated, and maintained websites for businesses, managed all blog and social media activity for multiple entities simultaneously--creating and scheduling all the content myself, as well as interacting with the public on those platforms. I've written and designed countless email campaigns, newsletters, flyers, and more. I take pride in creating work that is high-quality both in terms of written content and visual appeal. I'm always striving to improve my output--such as by looking at benchmarks and best practices for the industry I'm involved in. I enjoy finding new and creative ways to present information and boost engagement. I find the analytics sections of websites, email automation platforms, and social media channels fascinating and intriguing--and one of the best ways I can learn how I can improve my work. I am detail-oriented, take initiative, am enthusiastic, and love juggling multiple tasks at once. I thrive with variety in my day-to-day work. Creating--and meeting--deadlines is par for the course in this line of work and something I'm very comfortable with. I'm organized and enjoy brainstorming and implementing efficient systems and processes that boost productivity. *I have a master's degree in Journalism and a bachelor's degree in English and Interdisciplinary Communications--a pillar of which was courses in art/design. *I have a second master's degree in Development Practice, which emphasized sustainable development around the world. *I have a certificate in social media marketing. I also have experience writing for a major Chicago media company, an international newspaper, a local lifestyle magazine, and local newspapers. I am comfortable working with: Microsoft Office, OneDrive, and SharePoint WordPress Wix Canva Google products Adobe InDeisgn, PhotoShop, LightRoom Airtable Hootsuite Drupal Notion AP style